The Blue Bell Medical Centre is in Trimdon Avenue in Acklam - a new purpose built practice.

There are three dental practices in the area including The Independent Dental Practice, Osgodby Dental Centre and Acklam Smiles.

Shopping

There are two main shopping areas - including at Acklam shops on Acklam Road and shops at Trimdon Avenue. There is a wide a range of outlets from small supermarkets and bakers through to estate agents and financial services. Also handy is a Tesco Express which is located near The Coronation Inn.

Leisure, Facilities and Landmarks

There are plenty of places to eat and drink in Acklam - including several pubs such as The Blue Bell, Coronation Inn and The Master Cooper.

Acklam Hall is once again a key focal point, boasting an upmarket restaurant The Brierley and also acting as a wedding venue.

Middlesbrough Municipal Golf Club is on the periphery of the area.

What’s to come?

Houses, houses - and more houses.

Many more are to be built to keep up with the high demand for properties in the area and expand on Middlesbrough’s housing offer. One of the new Acklam estates is located off Low Lane.

A multi million pound hospital is being built in the grounds of Acklam Hall - so too is a new playground in Trimdon Avenue.

The best (and worst) bits, according to residents

Donna Jenkins, 45, is a personal secretary, mum to three and grandmother to three. She is married to Bernie, 64, a publican. They live in the Acklam Road area.

She said: “We have been here ten years.

“We’re close to the shops and close to everything that we need and you don’t really need to go into town if you don’t need to.”

Estate agent Donna Arnold, 33, is married to Paul, also 33, a director, and they live in the Acklam Hall area. They have two children aged six and two.

She said: “It’s generally always been a nice area.

“There are good schools, easy access to everywhere and green all around you - there are also plenty of walkways.

“People are getting more interested in the area - and I would now say it’s more popular than Linthorpe.

“People are wanting more detached properties and good schools.

“There is nothing negative that I can think of.”

Terry Wesson, 79, and wife Anne, 75, raised their two children in the St Mary’s area of Acklam. They are both now retired.

Anne said: “The people are nice - and we have had good neighbours.

“There is also a rugby club where youngsters can play rugby and cricket.